Once
again we want to say ”Thank you” for your business and support in 2013.
For over 35 years we have been providing safety equipment, services,
and solutions for many companies in the Midwest. This would not be
possible without you, our valued customer.

Thanks to all who attended our 24th Annual Customer Appreciation Day BBQ & Safety Fair on September 27th.
Hope to see you again next year!

October Is Fire Prevention Month

To
commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, Fire Prevention Month is in
October. This is a great time to practice your fire drill and escape
route plan to help your families and loved ones prepare for fires.
Also, test your smoke alarms every month and replace the batteries in
them as well (If they start to chirp).

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a home
structure fire was reported every 87 seconds in 2009. Is your family
prepared for a fire emergency? October is National Fire Prevention
Month and it serves as an excellent time to examine your
preparedness. Do you have a home fire escape plan? Have you
changed smoke-alarm batteries within the last year? Do you know
the main reasons for fires starting in the home? Get more information
on Fire Prevention Month and Week at the NFPA's website.

TWENTY TWO YEARS

We
are celebrating our 22nd year at our current 35,000 sq ft facility
located in North Kansas
City, Missouri. Time flies when you are having fun! Stop by and visit
our walk-in display room the next time you are in the area.
Hope to see you soon!

2012-13 VIRTUAL CATALOG IS NOW AVAILABLE

Our 2012-13 catalog is now available for view 24/7 online at www.daystarsafety.net where you can also request our new 2013-14 printed catalog for your facilities.

We have the solution for the small employer without safety resources or
for the employee who missed their initial safety training.

It is as easy as 1-2-3. Choose your course, create a profile, provide
billing information, and verify your confirmation.

Most of the OSHA courses offered are 1-4 hours in length and start at
just $20.00. The courses pertain to Construction, General
Industry, and Hazardous Waste. Some of the Construction courses are
also available in Spanish.

OSHA
has announced a proposed rule aimed at curbing lung cancer, silicosis,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America's
workers. The agency currently enforces 40-year-old permissible exposure
limits (PELs) for crystalline silica in general industry, construction
and shipyards that are outdated, inconsistent between industries and do
not adequately protect worker health. The proposed rule brings
protections into the 21st century.

"This is a proposed rule and not a final rule," said Dr. David
Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and
health. "We are inviting and strongly encouraging the public to
participate in the process of developing a final rule through
submitting written comments and participating in public hearings. Our
process of obtaining public input will take many months, and we
encourage and welcome the public to participate."

X-ray of sillicosis lungs.

Once
the full effects of the rule are realized, OSHA estimates that the
proposed rule would result in saving nearly 700 lives per year and
prevent 1,600 new cases of silicosis annually. For more information on
the proposed rule and how to participate in the rulemaking process,
visit OSHA's silica rulemaking page at www.osha.gov/silica and read Dr. Michaels' new post on the DOL blog.

Preliminary
results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' National Census of Fatal
Occupational Injuries released Aug. 22 show a reduction in the number
of fatal work injuries in 2012 compared with 2011. Last year, 4,383
workers died from work-related injuries, down from a final count of
4,693 fatal work injuries in 2011.

"I am greatly encouraged by the reduction in workplace fatalities, even
in a growing economy," said Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. "It is
a testament to the hard work of employers, unions, health and safety
professionals and the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health
Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration. Through
collaborative education and outreach efforts, and effective law
enforcement, these numbers indicate that we are absolutely moving in
the right direction."

Nevertheless, Secretary Perez noted that there is still much work left
to be done. "These aren't just numbers and data - they are fathers and
mothers, brothers and sisters, who will never come home again. We can
and must do better," he said. Read the Secretary's statement for more information.

Hazard Communication: Workers must be trained by Dec. 1, 2013

OSHA's
updated Hazard Communication Standard provides a common and coherent
approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information
on labels and safety data sheets. The first deadline in the
implementation phase is Dec. 1, 2013, the date by which employers must
train workers on the new label elements and safety data sheet. Find
information and resources, including QuickCards, a training fact sheet (PDF), a list of frequently asked questions and a brief (PDF) on labels and pictograms on OSHA's Hazard Communications page.

TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

CAOHC Certification/Recertification Course
Day Star will be offering the CAOHC 20-hour certification and the
8-hour recertification course on October 22nd-24th, 2013 or those
individuals performing audiometric testing. For more information or to
register you may call 800-747-1401 or go online to www.daystarsafety.com and click on Training Classes.

This is a call-out to any IH's interested in presenting at the ABSA
Conference, October 17-23, 2013 in Kansas City. This is a good
cross-over event, where IH's with responsibilities in biosafety and
related biological safety areas can present their findings. AIHA and
ABSA have an active liaison between both organizations and are
encouraging these type of activities together. Paper submissions should
be provided through the link below for consideration by the Scientific
Program Committee of ASBA.

Admission to this event is free for up to two employees from MESA and
Safety Council member companies. Additional employees and others may
attend for $30 per person.

About the Hazard Lab: A walk through the Hazard Lab is meant to help
employees build skills and confidence in identifying common safety
hazards. OSHA standards, corrective actions, and standard
interpretations related to hazards identified in the lab will be
presented by OSHA On-site Consultants. Before, after and during breaks
the participants will be encouraged to learn about new safety and
health products and services available from participating vendors.

Heart of America ASSE Chapter
- October 15th -12:00 to 1:30 PM - World War I Museum - 100 West 26th
Street - Kansas City, Mo. - The topic is Root Cause Mapping and the
speaker is Aaron Cross of Think Reliablilty. To RSVP call Dave Hallerud
at 816-809-02811 or at dkhallerud@fedins.com. You may also pay on-line at www.kc.asse.org.

Construction Safety Group of Kansas City
- October 2nd - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - The Builders' Association
Training Center - 105 West 12th Street, North Kansas City, Mo. - The
speaker will be Brad Patten with Construction Industry Substance Abuse
Program (CISPAP) - Please RSVP by August 6th by calling the CSG
reservation line at 816-471-0880 ext. 1369 or contact Dave Ezell,
Secretary/Recorder at dave.ezell@markone.com.